Noncancerous growths of the epithelium (mucous membrane covering) on the surface of the vocal cords. The vocal cords are folds...

Bleeding into the clear, jellylike liquid (vitreous) inside the eye. Minor bleeding can cloud vision; heavier bleeding can produce a...

A deficiency of vitamin B12 due to the absence of the vitamin or decreased ability of the body to absorb...

Use of the imagination to heal the body. Visualization uses imagery to help relieve pain, speed healing, and promote mental...

A blind spot in the normal range of vision. Visual field defects caused by migraines are temporary; most others are...

A variety of examinations used to determine how well a person can see. Vision tests are often combined with a...

Recurring inflammation of the external genitals in females. The most common symptoms are a burning sensation around the opening of...

A greasy, white coating on the skin of newborns. The vernix protects the skin of the fetus inside the uterus....

A heart rhythm abnormality in which the ventricles (the lower chambers of the heart) contract before the atria (the upper...

A condition in which a person has lost cognitive neurological function and awareness but retains noncognitive (automatic) functions and a...